Jeremiah 15:12 nasb — "Can anyone smash iron, Iron from the north, or bronze?

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""Can anyone smash iron, Iron from the north, or bronze?"

— Jeremiah 15:12, NASB

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Jeremiah 15 — Context

9

"She who bore seven sons pines away; Her breathing is labored. Her sun has set while it was yet day; She has been shamed and humiliated. So I will give over their survivors to the sword Before their enemies," declares the LORD.

10

Woe to me, my mother, that you have borne me As a man of strife and a man of contention to all the land! I have not lent, nor have men lent money to me, Yet everyone curses me.

11

The LORD said, "Surely I will set you free for purposes of good; Surely I will cause the enemy to make supplication to you In a time of disaster and a time of distress.

12

"Can anyone smash iron, Iron from the north, or bronze?

13

"Your wealth and your treasures I will give for booty without cost, Even for all your sins And within all your borders.

14

"Then I will cause your enemies to bring it Into a land you do not know; For a fire has been kindled in My anger, It will burn upon you."

15

You who know, O LORD, Remember me, take notice of me, And take vengeance for me on my persecutors. Do not, in view of Your patience, take me away; Know that for Your sake I endure reproach.

Jeremiah 15:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 15:12 say?
Jeremiah 15:12 in the NASB reads: “"Can anyone smash iron, Iron from the north, or bronze?”
Where is Jeremiah 15:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 15:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 15, verse 12.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 15:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 15:12 in?
Jeremiah 15:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 15:12?
Jeremiah 15:12 reads (NASB): “"Can anyone smash iron, Iron from the north, or bronze?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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